Mardi Gras Puzzle
by Trey Bryan
Original drawing: Pen, colored pencil, on paper, 2023.
16" x 24"
Challenging / 1,064 waterjet cut pieces
12" x 16"
Simple Level / 192 waterjet cut pieces
Moderate Level / 266 waterjet cut pieces
Difficult Level / 494 waterjet cut pieces
Trey Bryan is an artist and illustrator best known for his large-scale paintings, murals, and drawings that capture the world around him. A keen observer no matter the place, but especially cafes, Trey fills one sketchbook after another with his writing and drawing often using dabs of coffee or water to add depth to his sketches. While he has home bases in West Virginia, Florida, and his beloved New Orleans, Trey spends much of his time traveling in the direction of his latest commission. He has published several books of his drawings, including a collection of his work from his tenure as Artist-in-Residence at the historic Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Mo. He received a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2009, and is a member of the Society of Illustrators in New York City. Follow Trey on Instagram @treybryan.